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  • Solution: iPhone iMessage won’t activate. Keeps saying “verifying” then failed to connect to server.April 17, 2023

    I solved an issue with iMessage not activating – just kept saying “verifying” then failed to connect to server. This is with an iPhone without a SIM card. Forget all WiFi networks. Set up Personal Hotspot on another phone which uses the same mobile network as the problem iPhone is locked to i.e. o2. Then […]

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    5 Key Traits of Successful Entrepreneurs – A Guide to Persistence, Risk-Taking, and MoreFebruary 16, 2023

    As an entrepreneur, persistence, patience, and self-confidence are essential traits for success. However, it can be challenging to maintain these qualities in the face of setbacks, self-doubt, and obstacles. The journey to success is not always smooth, and it can be easy to lose sight of your goals when things get tough. In this blog […]

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    Why a High Street Shop Needs an E-commerce Website in 2023January 29, 2023

    In today’s digital age, having an e-commerce website is no longer a luxury for high street shops, it’s a necessity. With the rise of online shopping, customers expect to be able to purchase products from the comfort of their own homes. In 2023, a high street shop that doesn’t have an e-commerce website is missing […]

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    How to Find UDID of iPhone or iPad Without Mac or PCJanuary 29, 2023

    UDID (Unique Device Identifier) is a 40-character string that is used to identify an iPhone or iPad. It is often required when developers want to test their apps on a specific device or when you need to register your device with Apple. Here’s how to find your UDID without a Mac or PC. Use iTunes […]

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    Launching our new APIDecember 29, 2022

    We have partnered with RapidAPI to launch our new API, which will allow people to gain access to the data that runs some of our successful web services. We are launching the Gambles.me API along with 14 endpoints. Gambles.me is a horse racing website that aggregates data in order to predict winners and give people […]

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    Peek Inside Book PluginNovember 29, 2022

    I’ve released a plugin that enables online booksellers, bloggers, content creators etc to easily add peek-inside functionality to their website akin to Amazon’s Look-inside feature. It uses Jellybooks who have a really simple API – so this plugin didn’t take much time to make – in fact I’m going to create a series of £5 […]

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    Black Friday SaleNovember 26, 2022

    Jump start 2023 with 30% off website design. If you’re looking to improve your business in 2023, our 30% off sale could be the one to jump on.  Expires 29/11/2022.

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    How do you block out dates with WooCommerce Bookings?July 20, 2022

    This cookery class occurs every Tuesday but the client is going on holiday for two weeks in August. Do the following to block out the dates using WordPress’ WooCommerce Bookings plugin: * Edit the product * Scroll down to Availability * Add a Date Range * Select NO in the bookable dropdown. * Drag the […]

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    New Addon: CountdownMay 18, 2022

    Today, we’ve developed an add-on called Countdown to display a ticking timer for a given date and time. Useful for sales, offers or ordering deadlines. In this instance we created this add-on for a meal prep website to spark urgency and increases sales. This add-on is now available for Theme Helper users who are subscribed […]

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    Changes to how we build WordPress websitesApril 27, 2022

    For years we’ve been delivering bespoke WordPress Themes, custom designed and hand-coded by us, from the ground-up. Separately for each and every client. We’ve been working towards streamlining our processes, to speed up development time, but at the same time maintain the same bespoke web design service you came to us for. Our new way […]

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    Uses Inspect Element, thinks he’s a hackerMarch 1, 2020

    🤓 How to amaze a client. Wack out Element Inspector 😉

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    Me thinking of meaningful variable namesMarch 1, 2020

    🤓 Variables names, class names… I spend a ridiculous amount of time just thinking of what to call them.

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    Client doesn’t pay writes unmaintainable codeMarch 1, 2020

    🤓It’s been one of those weeks! The free in #freelance doesn’t mean free!!

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    Reading another developer’s codeMarch 1, 2020

    🤓Reading another developer’s code.

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    Writes code from sofa, eliminates 5 jobs.March 1, 2020

    🤓 I write code from the sofa to save you time and money!

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    We’ve expanded to IpswichFebruary 10, 2020

    We’ve now officially entered our first stage of expansion and development, as well as moving into a new home. We started 2020 by launching Pay Monthly Websites, and have seen a highly productive start to the new year, exceeding our initial expectations and targets. This year, our team has expanded (welcome Susan!) and we’ve grown […]

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    Spooky DealOctober 31, 2019

    Happy Halloween! The end of the year is often a time when an idea for a new business is sparked. We’ve come up with an offer so you don’t miss a great opportunity of becoming your own boss. Claim this deal today and receive 20% off your quote for a website and/or app. I’m also […]

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    Email upgrades in progressOctober 14, 2019

    We are currently applying some upgrades to our mail platform to improve the service that we are able to provide. In order to ensure that your mail service runs smoothly during these improvements, there are some changes you will need to make sure are completed in your mail client if you have not already done […]

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    The value of photography composition in responsive web design.September 6, 2019

    The importance of good photography is often overlooked. A professional photographer can transform a visitor’s perception of your business. People connect the quality of your photography with the quality of your work. I believe a photographer is able to capture a more authentic version of myself. I recently used Ross Dean to take these photos, […]

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    Woodbridge cafe has a new website that tells its visitors what it does.September 5, 2019

    Seems simple, right? One of the major reasons why people leave a website is they don’t see what they are expecting. This is referred to as a high bounce rate. On the contrary, a high bounce rate can also be contributed to when a visitor finds what they want very quickly – but that wasn’t […]

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    A small digital agency, building websites for multi-million-pound companies.September 3, 2019

    I can’t quite believe 1J2 is 17 years old! I get very nostalgic thinking about everything that has happened in those 17 years. From a 20 year old entrepreneur, scouring the Internet for deleted domains, so he could put a name to his collection of online businesses – to now, a digital agency, building websites […]

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    Branding for a new camper van conversion business in FelixstoweSeptember 2, 2019

    This is one branding job I was very keen to get stuck into. I’ll let you into a secret, every night I spend hours watching van conversion videos. I’m interested in converting a van, like a Mercedes Sprinter, into a getaway home and office. I want to pitch up down The Fludyers (to the annoyance […]

  • Changes to how we build WordPress websitesApril 25, 2017

    Getting started… Login as admin and get blogging! Refer to the TurnKey WordPress release notes Refer to the WordPress Getting Started Codex Check out some of the numerous WordPress plugins: WordPress-SEO: Optimizes your WordPress blog for search engines and XML sitemaps. NextGEN Gallery: Easy to use image gallery with a Flash slideshow option. JetPack for […]